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Podcast: Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast
Episode: Emma Hayes Olympic expectations, U23 U.S. Men’s fall to France, Canada Soccer Spygate
Description: Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to a hectic first day of Olympic soccer. The U23 U.S. Men’s team fell to France in their opening match. After a goalless first half, the French dominated with 3 unanswered goals in the second. Morocco also secured 3 points over Argentina behind a dramatic ending with a stoppage time goal, VAR, fans unrest, and over an hour long game suspension. On the women’s side, more pre-tournament drama broke out as Canada Soccer goes under investigation and Emma Hayes tries to lower Olympic expectations while explaining that the playing field has become more...